Hybrid Project Accountant - Contract-to-Hire

Aston Carter; Hopkins (MN); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Job summary

Aston Carter is seeking a Project Accountant for a contract-to-hire role in Hopkins, MN within an engineering and automation firm. You will manage project accounting, billing, AR, and related financial reporting across multiple concurrent projects.

You will coordinate with project managers, ensure contract terms are reflected in invoices, and maintain intercompany postings and WIP analysis. This hybrid role offers competitive hourly pay and career growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of project accounting experience
• 4+ years of overall accounting experience
• 2+ years of construction billing experience including AIA billing and WIP
• Hands-on experience with project accounting systems and reporting
• Proficiency in preparing, reviewing, and submitting client invoices
• Ability to interpret billing structures (cost-plus, cost-plus-to-a-maximum, lump-sum)
• Experience reviewing project-related vendor purchase orders and invoices
• Strong understanding of project financial concepts (cost-to-complete, WIP, variances)
• Knowledge of intercompany revenue/expense allocations
• Experience managing accounts receivable and collections
• Knowledge of U.S. sales tax laws for professional services
• Ability to close out projects and resolve commitments
• Experience with lien waivers and related docs
• Strong attention to detail and communication skills

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with project managers on all accounting aspects of projects from proposal through closeout
• Validate that proposals, purchase orders, and setup docs are complete and contract-compliant
• Set up and maintain client projects in the accounting system for accurate billing and reporting
• Interpret and apply billing arrangements (cost-plus, cost-plus-to-a-maximum, lump-sum)
• Prepare, review, and submit client invoices accurately and on time
• Review and approve project-related vendor purchase orders and invoices
• Conduct regular project financial reviews including estimated cost-to-complete and WIP variance analysis
• Manage multi-company postings for revenue and expenses and intercompany allocations
• Manage project accounts receivable and collections, monitor aging, resolve issues
• Research and resolve cash receipt discrepancies
• Apply U.S. sales tax knowledge to billings
• Close out projects ensuring invoicing complete and all items resolved
• Prepare lien waivers and related documentation
• Support process improvements in project accounting

Skills

Project accounting

AIA billing

WIP analysis

Intercompany postings

Accounts receivable

Tax knowledge

Billing accuracy

Vendor invoices

Job description

Aston Carter is seeking a Project Accountant for a contract-to-hire role in Hopkins, MN within an engineering and automation firm. You will manage project accounting, billing, AR, and related financial reporting across multiple concurrent projects.

You will coordinate with project managers, ensure contract terms are reflected in invoices, and maintain intercompany postings and WIP analysis. This hybrid role offers competitive hourly pay and career growth opportunities.